Saudi OpenAI engineer arrested over hidden recording device; FBI director Kash Patel issues statement
Abdulrahman Alfozan, a Saudi OpenAI employee, was arrested over a hidden recording device in the company's executive conference room.
Abdulrahman Alfozan, a Saudi employee of OpenAI, was arrested for allegedly installing a hidden recording device in an executive conference room at the company's San Francisco headquarters. The Department of Justice announced his arrest, while FBI Director Kash Patel commented on the matter via his Twitter account. According to the DOJ, the device, concealed in toilet paper inside a USB port, was discovered on September 30, 2026.
Alfozan, 35, was arrested on October 9 and appeared in federal court on October 13. He faces up to 5 years in jail and a $250,000 fine if convicted. OpenAI stated they discovered the device, traced it back to Alfozan, and referred the matter to the FBI, which is investigating the incident.
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